Global safety and hygiene stamp for V&A Waterfront

Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront has become the first tourist attraction in South Africa to be awarded what is known as a “global safety and hygiene stamp”, an initiative of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). “This is the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp for travel and tourism. It is designed to address COVID-19 and similar outbreaks. It’s awarded only after all hygiene protocols have been implemented,” said V&A Waterfront spokesperson Donald Kau.

According to Kau, the Waterfront implemented a host of measures to try to prevent the spread of the coronavirus at the attraction. “We modified the ventilation system to take advantage of natural ventilation, we introduced digital vouchers for shopping, made the parking payment system contactless and introduced an online shopping click-and-collect drive-through.”

The World Travel & Tourism Council launched a set of hygiene standards for tourism – with a stamp of approval for those who comply.

Businesses including hotels, restaurants, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators, restaurants, outdoor markets, transportation companies and airports will be able to use the stamp once the health and hygiene measures, outlined by WTTC, have been implemented.

For more information about the World Travel & Tourism Council’s new stamp of safety visit: www.wttc.org

Botswana cleaning companies to form industry body

Cleaning companies in neighbouring country Botswana resolved to establish the country's first cleaning association to be named the Botswana Cleaning Association.

For more information about BCA email: jerryreginald90@gmail.com

Amalgamation to create foremost cleaning specialist

In what is regarded as a major move towards the creation of a diversified entity in the cleaning and hygiene space, Prime Cleaning Suppliers (PCS) Gauteng announced the integration of industrial cleaning chemical manufacturer, Blendwell Chemicals. The two businesses will be co-located at the new state-of-the-art facility in Old Mint Park, Centurion, thereby offering a comprehensive range of products. According to PCS Gauteng’s Willie Smit, the strategic acquisition will result in a diversified product offering, economies of scale and, most importantly, the synergies and leverage of this acquisition makes this a perfect fit for both parties to remain relevant, competitive and sustainable in an ever-changing marketplace. “As we unite I am really excited at the prospect of what we will be able to offer the cleaning industry.

“From a PCS perspective we are now able to service other industries with our larger product offering. Our contract cleaning clients and hygiene service suppliers will have access to a comprehensive range of food-certified products as well as a locally manufactured, internationally certified, and environmentally friendly product range under the Enviroblend banner,” added Jaco Strydom – Prime Cleaning Suppliers Gauteng.

New premises for Prime Cleaning Suppliers Gauteng

Leading South African cleaning Prime Cleaning Suppliers (PCS) (Gauteng) moved into their new turnkey developed premises situated at Old Mint Park. The new industrial development is conveniently situated between Midrand and Centurion on the N1 motorway.